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Roots & Branches: A Family Saga Like No Other
Paperback
Series: A Surgeon's Tale, Book 1
Biographies GeneralHistorical Figures
ISBN13: 9780999298855
Publisher: M3 Scientific Media
Published: Oct 9 2020
Pages: 350
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.78 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
At the age of four, Michael Meguid's idyllic childhood in Cairo was shattered. Caught in the friction between an Egyptian father and a German mother, he was left behind in war-torn Germany with strict Prussian grandparents. Navigating loneliness, an uncertain future, and the struggle of an outsider in mid-century England, Meguid's journey is a profound exploration of what it means to belong when home no longer feels the same.
In Roots & Branches, Dr. Michael M. Meguid weaves a vivid, multi-generational tapestry that begins with a tragic accident in an Upper Egyptian village a century ago. Blending personal reflection with journals, letters, and rare photographs, this poignant narrative follows a young man's path through conscription, grief, and the ultimate triumph of forging a fractured identity into a life of purpose.
Why Readers Are Drawn to This Journey:- The Resilience of the Human Spirit: A powerful testament to surviving cultural divides and childhood upheaval.
- Rich Historical Scope: Explore immersive landscapes across 20th-century Egypt, post-war Germany, and mid-century England.
- A Search for Identity: A universal theme that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
- Primary Source Depth: Enhanced with personal letters and photographs that bring history to life.
- From Trauma to Triumph: The foundational story of a boy who would eventually become a world-renowned surgeon.
Acclaimed Authority and Recognition
Dr. Michael M. Meguid, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and MFA graduate, brings a rare literary precision to the medical memoir genre. His work has been recognized for its emotional depth and historical accuracy.
- Winner: 2021 New York Book Festival
- Winner: Hollywood Book Festival
- Critically Appraised: A story of survival and self-discovery that is as informative as it is moving. - Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame/Top 100 Reviewer
Perfect For Readers Of:
If you were moved by the philosophical depth of When Breath Becomes Air, the medical grit of The House of God, or the clinical insights of Complications, Dr. Meguid's series offers a unique, cross-cultural perspective on the life of a physician.
Experience the Complete Series: A Surgeon's Tale
Follow the transformation from displaced child to master surgeon across all six volumes:
- Volume 1: Roots & Branches - The origins of heritage and displacement.
- Volume 2: Mastering the Knife - Medical training and the rigors of London.
- Volume 3: Surgeon & Lover - Ambition, adulthood, and the complexity of relationships.
- Volume 4: Great Joys, Great Sorrows - The Harvard residency and the 1970s medical crucible.
Don't miss this unforgettable journey of survival, love, and self-discovery.
Scroll up and click Add to Cart to begin Roots & Branches: A Surgeon's Tale today.
Perfect for fans of medical dramas, historical memoirs, surgical residency memoir, memoir medical, medical training memoir, medical non fiction and inspiring true stories.
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